how do you rent movies on directv
To rent movies on DIRECTV, follow these steps:
1. Turn on your TV and receiver: Make sure your DIRECTV receiver is powered on and connected to your TV.
2. Navigate to the On Demand menu: Use your remote to press the “Menu” button. Scroll down to the “On Demand” section and select it. This will bring up a list of available On Demand content.
3. Browse for movies: Once you’re in the On Demand section, you’ll find various categories like “New Releases,” “Action,” “Comedy,” etc. Browse or search for the movie you want to rent. You can also use the search function by pressing the “Search” button on your remote and typing in the movie title.
4. Select the movie: After finding the movie you want to rent, select it to view more details, such as the movie description, cast, and rental price.
5. Choose rental option: If the movie is available for rental, you’ll see an option to “Rent” or “Buy.” Follow the prompts to select the rental option, which typically lasts for 24 or 48 hours, depending on the movie.
6. Confirm and pay: You will be asked to confirm your rental and, if necessary, enter payment information. Once confirmed, the movie will begin downloading, and you can start watching once it’s ready.
7. Watch the movie: After renting, you can watch the movie anytime within the rental period (usually within 24 to 48 hours). You can pause, fast-forward, or rewind as needed during the rental period.
If you’re using the DIRECTV app on a smartphone or tablet, you can follow a similar process within the app to rent movies.